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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 8

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 8!

The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 8

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share...
  1. Background image for Charlotte Church, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Howard
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Charlotte Church, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Howard

    S8:E1

    Among his guests on the first programme is Charlotte Church who, in her first major TV appearance after a tumultuous year, talks music, life and love, and performs live from her new album Back to Scratch. Hollywood actress Maggie Gyllenhaal talks about her Oscar nomination for Crazy Heart, and her role in The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger. And comedian Russell Howard brings his own brand of Good News to Graham's sofa.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Lord Alan Sugar, Pamela Stephenson, Lee Mack, James Blunt
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Lord Alan Sugar, Pamela Stephenson, Lee Mack, James Blunt

    S8:E2

    The award-winning host is joined by Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar; Strictly Come Dancing's Pamela Stephenson; and top comic Lee Mack. Plus James Blunt performs his new single.

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  3. Background image for Johnny Knoxville, Joan Rivers, Catherine Tate
    8.3/10(48 votes)

    #3 - Johnny Knoxville, Joan Rivers, Catherine Tate

    S8:E3

    Graham is joined by Hollywood hell-raiser Johnny Knoxville to talk about Jackass 3D; veteran comedienne Joan Rivers, who talks about having a year of her life documented in the award-winning Joan Rivers: a Piece of Work; and everyone's favourite 'Nan', actress Catherine Tate. Plus the Pet Shop Boys chat and perform one of their greatest hits.

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  4. Background image for Colin Farrell, Daniel Radcliffe, Rhod Gilbert, Rihanna
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Colin Farrell, Daniel Radcliffe, Rhod Gilbert, Rihanna

    S8:E4

    Graham is joined by Hollywood heart-throb Colin Farrell, in his first visit to Graham's sofa; actor Daniel Radcliffe, talking about his new movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and about life after Harry; top Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert; and R&B star Rihanna, chatting and singing her new single Only Girl (In the World).

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Bette Midler, Stephen Fry, David Haye
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Bette Midler, Stephen Fry, David Haye

    S8:E5

    Graham is joined by one of his showbiz heroines, Bette Midler, who talks about her life and career and performs a song from her new album, Memories of You. Writer, comedian, actor and host of QI, Stephen Fry, and WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World, David Haye, also guest.

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  6. Background image for Jack Black, Miranda Hart, John Waters, Justin Bieber
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Jack Black, Miranda Hart, John Waters, Justin Bieber

    S8:E6

    Graham is joined by Hollywood star Jack Black, talking about his new film Gulliver's Travels; comedian Miranda Hart, who talks sitcoms and pratfalls; maverick film-maker and Hairspray creator John Waters; and pop sensation Justin Bieber.

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  8. Background image for Barry Manilow, Katherine Jenkins, Sean Lock, Ann Widdecombe
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Barry Manilow, Katherine Jenkins, Sean Lock, Ann Widdecombe

    S8:E7

    Graham is joined by music legend Barry Manilow, classical superstar Katherine Jenkins, comedian Sean Lock and hotfoot from Strictly, the Dancing Queen herself, Ann Widdecombe. Plus music from Scottish songstress KT Tunstall.

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  9. Background image for Cher, Dawn French
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Cher, Dawn French

    S8:E8

    Graham meets Hollywood superstar Cher and actress and comedian Dawn French, while the Script perform their new single, Nothing.

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  10. Background image for Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Matt Smith
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Matt Smith

    S8:E9

    Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith.

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  11. Background image for Keanu Reeves, Emilia Fox, Marcus Brigstocke, Imelda May
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Keanu Reeves, Emilia Fox, Marcus Brigstocke, Imelda May

    S8:E10

    Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves talks about his new film Henry's Crime; the star of Silent Witness, actress Emilia Fox; comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke; and singer Imelda May performs her new single Inside Out.

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  12. Background image for Matt LeBlanc, Mary Portas, David Mitchell, Donald Sutherland
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Matt LeBlanc, Mary Portas, David Mitchell, Donald Sutherland

    S8:E11

    Graham is joined by actor Matt Le Blanc - formerly Joey from Friends - who talks about his new series, Episodes; retail guru Mary Portas; and Hollywood great Donald Sutherland, who chats about his movie career and new film The Mechanic.

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  13. Background image for Vince Vaughn, Sarah Millican, Diddy
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #12 - Vince Vaughn, Sarah Millican, Diddy

    S8:E12

    Vince Vaughn talks about his new movie The Dilemma, and hot comic Sarah Millican is also on the sofa. Plus actor, designer and music superstar Diddy chats and performs live in the studio.

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  14. Background image for Kate Hudson, Russell Kane, Tinie Tempah
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Kate Hudson, Russell Kane, Tinie Tempah

    S8:E13

    Graham is joined on the sofa by Hollywood star Kate Hudson, who talks about pregnancy, engagement rumours and her new film A Little Bit of Heaven; award-winning comedian Russell Kane; and multi-Brits-nominated Tinie Tempah, who chats and performs Wonderman.

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  15. Background image for Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #14 - Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted

    S8:E14

    Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, talking about her new film Brighton Rock; Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt; top comedian Ed Byrne; and The Wanted, who perform in the studio.

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  16. Background image for Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, Sugarland
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #15 - Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, Sugarland

    S8:E15

    Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, and Sugarland stops by and hangs with Graham.

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  17. Background image for Ashton Kutcher, Heston Blumenthal, Greg Davies, Hurts
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Ashton Kutcher, Heston Blumenthal, Greg Davies, Hurts

    S8:E16

    The hilarious Ashton Kutcher and Greg Davies from ‘The Inbetweeners’ fame are in the studio.

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  18. Background image for Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    #17 - Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J

    S8:E17

    ‘Lost’ star Matthew Fox and actress Diane Kruger (‘Unknown,’ ‘Inglourious Basterds’) grace the show with their presence.

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  19. Background image for Stanley Tucci, Miriam Margolyes, Jimmy Carr, Bruno Mars
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #18 - Stanley Tucci, Miriam Margolyes, Jimmy Carr, Bruno Mars

    S8:E18

    Graham is joined by veteran actor Stanley Tucci (“Jack the Giant Killer,” ”Captain America: The First Avenger”), actress Miriam Margolyes (“Merlin,” ”Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″), comedian Jimmy Carr and musical guest Bruno Mars.

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  20. Background image for Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Stephen Merchant, Jo Brand, Blue
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Stephen Merchant, Jo Brand, Blue

    S8:E19

    Hollywood heavyweight Liam Neeson (“Unknown,” ”Taken”) shares the couch with Bradley Cooper (“The Hangover 2,” ”Wedding Crashers”), comedian Jo Brand and ”The Office” co-creator Stephen Merchant, along with musical guest Blue.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Charlotte Church, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Howard" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show" season 8. It scored 7.1/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/22/2010. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Lord Alan Sugar, Pamela Stephenson, Lee Mack, James Blunt".